[Hiring] Medical Writer @Research Triangle Institute

Role Description

RTI-HS is seeking an experienced medical writer to join our growing Medical Communications and Strategy team. A day in the life of a medical writer at RTI-HS can include:

• Drafting publications (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, posters) and other medical communications in collaboration with colleagues and clients.
• Leading team meetings and overseeing submissions to journals and conferences.
• Working with RTI-HS editors and creative services to produce polished deliverables.
• Facilitating communication between internal colleagues, external stakeholders, journals, and reviewers.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, English, or Communications.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in writing medical or scientific publications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal.
• Ability to transform complex scientific data into a narrative storyline for publication.
• A dynamic writing style, with the ability to tailor content to a specific audience.
• Confidence with presenting at meetings.
• Ease with navigating feedback from authors and reviewers.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and develop client relationships across projects.
• Ability to motivate a diverse group of stakeholders by adapting to various personalities and needs.
• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to make strategic decisions when faced with competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to meet urgent deadlines while maintaining flexibility in the face of changing timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Requirements

• Experience working in a medical communications agency or with scientific publications.
• Pharmaceutical industry or medical communications experience, particularly in outcomes research and real-world evidence generation.
• Familiarity with publication management systems.
• Project management experience.
• Familiarity with submitting manuscripts to medical journals.
• Familiarity with EndNote reference management software.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Merit-based annual increases.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Robust recognition program.
• Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability).
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments.
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.